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Learning the Italian alphabet is an important building block in your child's learning process. Below, Italian teacher Liz T. shares the proper pronunciation of the alphabet and ways to practice the alphabet with your child...
Is your child just starting to take Italian lessons? Learning Italian for kids can be difficult. One of the very first steps in your child's schooling is learning the alphabet, or as they say in Italy, L'alfabeto.
The Italian alphabet is very similar to the Englis …
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Italian for Kids: Learning the Alphabet [Audio and Visual]

Learning the Italian alphabet is an important building block in your child's learning process. Below, Italian teacher Liz T. shares the proper pronunciation of the alphabet and ways to practice the alphabet with your child...
Is your child just starting to take Italian lessons? Learning Italian for kids can be difficult. One of the very first steps in your child's schooling is learning the alphabet, or as they say in Italy, L'alfabeto.
The Italian alphabet is very similar to the Englis

Italian Grammar: Mastering the Informal and Formal 'You'

When it comes to Italian grammar, understanding the informal and formal 'you' can be very difficult. Below, Italian teacher Giulio G. shares some tips and tricks on how master this common Italian grammar conundrum...
In the Italian language, there are three ways to say 'you'; tu (informal) Lei (formal) and Voi (plural). For beginner Italian students, it can be difficult to determine the correct form when speaking. After all, there's only one 'you' in the English language.
Nonetheless,

10 Funny Italian Phrases That Will Have You Laughing Out Loud

The Italian language has a very unique style and sound. And there's no doubt that Italians have their own sense of humor. Just like in English, Italians have a number of expressions and idioms they use when speaking.
In addition to mastering essential vocabulary words, it's important that you learn these commonly-used expressions. After all, you don't want to misinterpret what someone is saying to you. Below are 10 funny Italian phrases that are truly unique to the Italian language and cultur

Italian Words and Phrases for the Summer [Slideshow]

Are you traveling to Italy this summer or simply want to brush up on your Italian vocabulary? Below, Italian teacher Nadia B. shares some useful Italian words and phrases for the summer...
It's summertime, which means it's time for some fun in the sun. In addition to your sunblock and hat, don't forget to bring along these helpful Italian words and phrases for the summer (or, in Italian, l'estate). In doing so, you can continue to enrich your Italian studies, while also having some fun.
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5 Proven Memorization Tactics That Will Help You Learn Italian Vocabulary

When learning a foreign language, memorizing vocabulary is one of the most important steps. A college-level mastery of Italian grammar or a near perfect accent means nothing without a solid foundation of Italian vocabulary.
In fact, many claim that a vocabulary of at least 3,000 words is necessary to obtain fluency in a foreign language.
If you're having a hard time getting your Italian vocabulary list to stick - don't give up, as there are many tactics to help you memorize words more